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Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. The 39th president of the United States was a Georgia peanut farmer who sought to restore trust in government when he assumed the presidency in 1977 and then built a reputation for tireless work as a humanitarian. He earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in Plains, Georgia. At age 52, Carter was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 1977, after defeating President Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 general election. Carter left office on Jan. 20, 1981, following his 1980 general election loss to Ronald Reagan. Here's the latest: The longest-lived American president died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023 , spent most of their lives. “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia,” The Carter Center said in posting about his death on the social media platform X. It added in a statement that he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. In his 1975 book “Why Not The Best,” Carter said of himself: “I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry.” A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. After he left office and returned home to his tiny hometown of Plains in southwest Georgia, Carter regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world.The Brand's Latest Device, VENTY, Crowned Vaporizer of the Year at the 2024 EMJAYS International Cannabis Awards TUTTLINGEN, Germany , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- STORZ & BICKEL GmbH (" STORZ & BICKEL "), a world-leading manufacturer of high-end and medically certified vaporizers and a subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy Growth") (TSX: WEED) (NASDAQ: CGC), made history during Miami Art Week 2024 as the first vaporizer brand to sponsor NYLON House, hosted by Camila Cabello featuring a live performance from Ludacris and a DJ set by Hugel. Simultaneously, the brand's latest device—the VENTY —won vaporizer of the year at the EMJAYS International Cannabis Awards. Dubbed the "loudest party in the 305" by Grammy-winning artist Ludacris, STORZ & BICKEL elevated the NYLON House atmosphere with an immersive, upscale VIP VOLCANO Bar aboard a lavish yacht located on Leonard Hochstein's Star Island estate. The VOLCANO Bar provided a luxurious experience, highlighting STORZ & BICKEL's iconic vaporizers, while treating VIP guests to a curated selection of flavorful, vapor-filled balloons under the glittering Miami skyline. "Partnering with NYLON during Miami Art Week provided a unique opportunity to introduce STORZ & BICKEL to a new segment of sophisticated, upscale consumers," said Vatra Krasniqi , Head of Marketing at STORZ & BICKEL. "By activating at such a prestigious event, we were able to reinforce our reputation as a luxury brand while offering a premium experience that captured the quality and precision we're known for." The previous evening, STORZ & BICKEL's latest innovation, the VENTY, was crowned "Vaporizer of the Year" at the 2024 EMJAYS International Cannabis Awards, held during MJBizCon in Las Vegas . Celebrated for its rapid heat up time, exceptional air flow and medical-grade quality, the VENTY sets a new industry standard for portable vaporization. "It's an honor for the VENTY to receive this recognition from the EMJAYS, known as the Oscars of cannabis," said Jürgen Bickel, Founder and Managing Director of STORZ & BICKEL. "This award solidifies our position as the premiere global provider of cutting-edge vaporization technology designed to enhance dry herb consumption." For more information, visit www.storz-bickel.com and watch the NYLON House recap on Instagram @storz.bickel . About STORZ & BICKEL GmbH STORZ & BICKEL GmbH is the global leader in the manufacture of high-end and medically certified cannabis vaporizers. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and compliance, the company has consistently delivered exceptional products that meet the highest industry standards. Based in Tuttlingen, Germany , STORZ & BICKEL continues to drive the advancement of vaporization technology, providing a safe and efficient means of consuming cannabis for medical purposes. 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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Mitchell Jr. scored 22 points, all in the first half, and Minnesota defeated Morgan State 90-68 on Sunday. Dawson Garcia had 18 points and eight rebounds for the Golden Gophers (8-5). Parker Fox scored 11 points and Frank Mitchell had 10. There were seven lead changes in the first four minutes before Minnesota moved out front with a 10-2 run to lead 22-13 and the Golden Gophers did not let up. They shot 59% in the first half and scored 55 points. Mike Mitchell led the way with 22 points on 8-of-8 overall shooting and 6 for 6 from 3-point distance. He went 0 for 2 in the second half. Minnestoa led 55-37 at the break. Minnesota cooled off in the second half, shooting 43% and scoring 35 points, but the Bears got no closer than 15 points. Minnesota's largest lead was 27 points on two occasions, the second coming when Caleb Williams hit a 3-pointer for an 86-59 lead with 4 minutes remaining. Kameron Hobbs led Morgan State (6-10) with 25 points. He had six rebounds and four assists. Daniel Akitoby had 10 points and 11 rebounds, and Rob Lawson scored 11 points. There were only 11 turnovers in the game — six by Morgan State and five by Minnesota. Each team scored four points after turnovers. Minnesota, 0-2 in the Big Ten, hosts No. 21 Purdue on Thursday and Ohio State on Jan. 6. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketballThe ( ) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday morning. At the time of writing, the travel technology company's shares are up 14% to $4.82. This follows the release of the WebBeds owner's first since the demerger of its ( ) online travel agency. Web Travel share price jumps on results day What happened during the half? For the six months ended 30 September, Web Travel reported a 1% increase in revenue to $170.4 million. This reflects weaker margins, which largely offset strong booking and TTV growth over the prior corresponding period. Commenting on the company's performance, managing director John Guscic said: Following a record FY24, WebBeds' first two months of trading in 1H25 continued to reflect the previous 6-month trading conditions. In the period of June and July, TTV margins declined in Europe. The decline coincided with the collapse of FTI Group, the Paris Olympics and European football championships. We underestimated this decline and the extent of changing market conditions and customer mix, and underlying margins did not recover in August as anticipated. We also underestimated the incentive payments during August (at the time of the AGM) which were $7.5 million higher than planned, representing a decline of 0.3% of the TTV margin in 1H25. Combined with an 8% increase in expenses, this ultimately led to underlying EBITDA falling 8% to $70 million and underlying group net profit after tax coming in at $52.5 million. Outlook The company revealed that its top line growth has continued in the second half. For the first seven weeks of trading for the second half, TTV is up 23% and TTV margins were at 6.5% in October. Based on current trading, management is expecting FY 2025 EBITDA to be between $117 million to $122 million. Looking further ahead, Guscic advised that he expects the company's margins to recover next year. He said: In the universe of global publicly traded companies, WebBeds remains one of the fastest organically growing travel brands. The business is highly scalable and efficiencies now in place give us confidence we will return to our c. 50% EBITDA margin target in FY26. The Web Travel share price is up 20% since this time last month.
A member of a group of teenagers who robbed two victims after threatening them with knives at the Bendigo Railway Station earlier this year has been given the chance to "prove" he is serious about rehabilitation. or signup to continue reading The 18-year-old, who cannot be named due to the possibility of a non-conviction, was part of a group who robbed and attacked two 14-year-old victims on June 15, 2024. The accused pleaded guilty to his role in the armed robbery and affray at a hearing in the Bendigo Magistrates Court on November 26, 2024. The offenders ranged between 13 and 18 years of age. The court heard that after riding around the Bendigo CBD earlier in the day, the group approached the two victims at the number 9 bus stop. The court heard one of the group then walked up to one of the victims and said "we've got knives, we'll shive you if you don't give us the shoes" while showing the hilt of a knife concealed in the waistband of their pants. Fearing for their safety, the victim handed over their shoes. The second victim, who owned a black backpack, was similarly threatened and fearing for their safety handed over the shoes to the group. The second victim was then punched with all the members of the group "punching and kicking" the victim in the chest and head. The incident was recorded on a mobile phone with one of the members of the attackers heard to say "take it off, take it off" and "you think I'm f...... playing with you". The 18-year-old was also captured on the video stomping on the head of the victim. The assault lasted around 15 seconds. The court heard the person who was filming the attack could be heard laughing during the incident. During the assault, the 14-year-old victim dropped both their mobile phone and backpack, both of which were taken by the group. The group escaped on e-scooters and were captured on CCTV heading down Mitchell Street. The court heard the attackers convened at Rosalind Park and divided up the contents of the backpack before dispersing. On July 16 a search warrant was executed by police at the Jackass Flat home of the 18-year-old where clothing and a phone belonging to the man were seized. The phone contained the video of the affray and armed robbery. He was arrested and, during the police interview when questioned why he and the others robbed the victims, said he was drunk and had "been drinking for two days". "I just take shit," the man told police. The court heard the man had left school part way through year 9 and began using drugs and alcohol, developing a problem with alcohol abuse. He was unable to hold down a job due to his "immaturity" and began associating with negative peers. The man has attempted four times to undergo alcohol counselling and is receiving support from the Youth Support and Advocacy Service. He has also secured employment. Defence counsel for the man is seeking a non-conviction and an adjourned undertaking as a sentence. Magistrate Trieu Huynh was perplexed at the reason young people seem to video their crimes as a form of "social clout". Mr Huynh said he was concerned at the violence involved in the armed robbery and wanted to give the young offender a chance to show he was serious about reforming. The matter has been adjourned for six months, until May 1, 2025, to allow the 18-year-old to continue to engage with services, continue to work and not to associate with the co-offenders or commit further crimes. WA boy in Bendigo, happy to be in Central Victoria. WA boy in Bendigo, happy to be in Central Victoria. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily!Oak Valley Bancorp Stock Hits All-Time High at $30.81
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has hit back at a claim from fellow billionaire that he supposedly predicted would lose this month’s presidential election to Vice President Harris. "Just found out tonight at Mar-a-Lago that Jeff Bezos was telling everyone that [Trump] would definitely lose, so they should flog all their Tesla and SpaceX stock," Musk posted on social platform X, which he owns. "Nope," Bezos retorted to Musk’s post. "100% not true." Replying, Musk said: "Well, then, I stand corrected." Musk established himself as a key ally to Trump along the 2024 campaign trail, pumping millions into his campaign. After winning the election, Trump appointed the billionaire tech and media tycoon to head up a new agency, the "Department of Government Efficiency," to tackle what he and many Trump-loyal Republicans believe is unnecessary federal spending. Bezos made waves and caused a stir less than two weeks before the election, when he prevented the Washington Post from publishing an editorial endorsing Harris that the newspaper’s editorial board had written. Come and join The Daily Star on , the social media site set up by ex-Twitter boss Jack Dorsey. It's now the new go-to place for content after a mass exodus of the Elon Musk-owned Twitter/X. Fear not, we're not leaving , but we are jumping on the bandwagon. So come find our new account on , and see us social better than the rest. You can also learn more about The Daily Star team in what Bluesky calls a . So what are you waiting for?! Let's Bezos defended the decision in a subsequent op-ed in the Post, arguing presidential endorsements "create a perception of bias" and are detrimental to the publication’s mission at a time when trust in media is on the wane.AP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:04 p.m. EST
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